I WONDER - Where Did Sushi Come From? Me Pregunto - De Dónde Proviene El Sushi?

Sushi, a globally popular dish, was created by accident. Ancient Japanese preserved fish by wrapping it in rice soaked in vinegar, which kept the fish from spoiling but made the rice sour. As fishing increased, the need for long-term storage decreased, and people began to enjoy the taste of vinegar-soaked rice. Eventually, fresh fish was served with rice and vinegar, wrapped in algae, leading to the sushi we know today.

What change occurred in the taste of rice due to the preservation method?

How did the combination of fresh fish, rice, and vinegar lead to the creation of sushi?